What fundamental belief explains the european exploitation of non-western cultures such as those in the americas and africa?

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What fundamental belief explains the european exploitation of non-western cultures such as those in the americas and africa?

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The justification for European colonialism is explained as the importance of economic growth through trade. Exploiting non-Western cultures gave the Europeans access to resources they had not previously encountered, and they believed they were better able to make use of these resources than the local populations.